Canada: Government, Public Sector

A convergence of geopolitical shifts, trade uncertainty and heightened industrial policy ambition has fundamentally altered the operating environment for Canadian businesses. How are federal and provincial governments responding with new funding programs, capital sources and talent initiatives to support the retention and growth of technology, intellectual property and human capital in Canada? This comprehensive overview examines recent strategic initiatives spanning artificial intelligence, life sciences,

Canada's Federal Defence Industrial Strategy is reshaping the landscape for mergers and acquisitions in the defence sector. New regulatory frameworks and investment screening mechanisms are creating both opportunities and challenges for companies seeking to participate in Canada's defence industrial base, with significant implications for foreign investment and domestic consolidation.

L'édition de juin 2026 d'Avantage concurrentiel par Blakes examine les développements récents en droit de la concurrence et en investissement étranger au Canada. Cette publication mensuelle analyse les activités d'application de la loi du Bureau de la concurrence, incluant une augmentation notable des examens de fusions et plusieurs demandes d'autorisation pour des actions fondées sur des allégations d'abus de position dominante contre des entreprises majeures.

Veterinarians in Ontario may face complaints filed with the College of Veterinarians of Ontario, a process that can span two to three years and involve multiple stages of review. Understanding the complaint process...

Quebec's lobbying commissioner has proposed a comprehensive overhaul of the province's lobbying framework, shifting from a threshold-based system to one focused on "representation of interests." The proposed reforms would eliminate the controversial "significant part" requirement, impose stricter disclosure timelines, and transfer primary accountability from individual lobbyists to the organizations that benefit from lobbying activities.

This comprehensive summary examines key civil decisions from the Ontario Court of Appeal for the week of June 29, 2026, covering critical legal questions spanning defamation privilege, refugee protection, life insurance contestability, limitation periods, and vexatious litigation orders.

On May 28, Ontario announced a Framework for its Defence Industrial Strategy. The strategy aims to leverage the province’s manufacturing base, technology sector, and skilled workforce to attract more defence firms and adjacent businesses.

Winner of a 2026 Mondaq Thought Leadership Award, hosts Stephen Thiele and Gavin Tighe examine highly contentious public cases in Canada, exploring the intersection between law and politics where courtrooms become part of the political arena. Each episode digs into current legal topics and battles, providing insight into how courts function in democracy and why their decisions matter to society.

Canadian companies operating in sensitive technology sectors now face heightened national security scrutiny when raising capital under Bill C-34's National Security Review regime. This expanded government oversight extends beyond traditional acquisitions to include early-stage financings and minority investments, fundamentally changing how foreign capital flows into defence, aerospace, AI, and other dual-use technology sectors. Founders and foreign investors must now treat national security clearance as a c

Explore strategic approaches to procurement and professional liability insurance that can help organizations optimize their risk management practices. Learn how smarter decision-making in these areas can protect your business while improving operational efficiency.

Infrastructure projects increasingly rely on collaborative delivery models that challenge traditional risk allocation frameworks. As capital markets evolve and financing sources diversify, the tension between collaborative approaches and conventional bankability requirements creates new structural challenges that demand innovative solutions from owners, contractors, lenders, and equity providers.

Ontario's Independent Electricity System Operator is introducing significant changes to Window 2 of its Long-Term 2 Request for Proposals, including expanded eligibility for repowered facilities, potential domestic content requirements, and new "good standing" criteria that could bar certain proponents. These proposed modifications raise important questions about competitive fairness, discretionary authority, and the balance between transparency and commercial confidentiality in the province's electricity p